see this isnt what im looking for by any means. its not helpful what so ever. i stated above that im doing this trying to learn how it works to better know what to invest in for the future. so back to the task at hand.
Why is my card only putting out like 650 kH/s? seems quite low unless im misunderstanding this.
I have a question for you....What are you trying to learn?
Are you trying to learn how to mine DOGE?
Are you trying to learn how to use a GPU to mine any SCRYPT based coin?
Are trying to learn how to mine anything with a 1080?
1) Don't use a GPU for DOGE
2) You already know how to mine SCRYOPT based coins with your 1080. You are using the right type of software, and getting valid hashes.
3) Start by benchmarking all the ALGOS CCminer supports, collate all the hashrates, and then do some research to see if those hashrates make it worth mining any coin.
With regards to simply learning, make sure to download a tool like MSI Afterburner. I tend to find although the hashrate drops slightly that MOST algos can stand POWER LIMIT lowering substantially, and therefore your overall efficiency can be raised considerable. (i won't disclose which algo, but a coin i am mining at the moment only loses 8% hash for a 40% power reduction - so always have a play with settings)
Good luck
J